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Miss Nelson is Missing! Book & CD [Paperback]

Harry G. Allard , James Marshall
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Oct 31 2007 Read Along Book & CD
“Rarely has the golden rule been so effectively interpreted for children.” —Booklist Miss Nelson is the nicest teacher in the school. She never yells and she gives the easiest assignments. The kids in Room 207 take advantage of her good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a challenging substitute.
This Read-Along Book and CD Favorite includes a paperback edition of the book and a compact disc in a newly designed reusable package. Perfect for car trips, classrooms, and bedtime listening, these recordings feature lively sound effects and original music. The CD includes one reading with page-turn signals as well as an uninterrupted reading.

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"Children of any age will relish the raucous carrying-on at what has to be the most gloriously awful school in the entire state of Texas." (Horn Book ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Allard is the author of several hilarious books for children. He currently lives in Oaxaca, Mexio.


James Marshall (1942�1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children�s books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master�s degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life�s work as one of the finest creators of children�s books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Nelson! Come back, Miss Nelson! Jun 3 2004
By E. R. Bird TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Like a lot of children, I came to discover Miss Nelson in a kind of roundabout way. A child of the 80s, I am a first-generation "Reading Rainbow" graduate. Which is to say, I watched it from the beginning. One of the earliest episodes of this remarkable PBS program was a reading of the story "Miss Nelson Is Back". For years I lay under the mistaken impression that this was the first, heck the ONLY Miss Nelson book put together by that crazy duo of Harry Allard and James Marshall. Imagine my surprise when I discovered (much to my delight) the delightful "Miss Nelson Is Missing". Here is where the Miss Nelson saga all started, and it is a joy to page through.

As the book points out immediately, the kids in Room 207 were the worst behaved class in the whole school. They were rude and nasty and they didn't pay any attention to their sweet-natured teacher Miss Nelson. One day, however, Miss Nelson does not come to school. In her place is the nasty, mean, foul-tempered witch Miss Viola Swamp. A true crone through and through, Miss Swamp immediately whips the children into shape. They are crushed by homework and forced to work that's long and hard. It's not too long after Miss Swamp's arrival that the children start yearning for the lovely Miss Nelson. Unfortunately, no one seems to be able to find her. Finally, one day Miss Nelson comes back and the class is as well behaved as it can be. Only the telltale black dress hanging in Miss Nelson's closet suggests that there may have been more to the class's transformation than initially met the eye.

The story is one that children instantly love. After all, they feel incredibly intelligent when they discover on their own that Miss Nelson and Miss Viola Swamp are one and the same. Combine the funny text with James Marshall's goofy pictures and you've got yourself a fabulous classic. Mr. Marshall once noted that he based the design of Miss Viola Swamp on a teacher he once had (and disliked so much that he was able to reincarnate her years later as the world's ultimate horrible teacher). There's a lot to love in these pictures as well. When a child writes math problems on the blackboard, some of the answers are a little off. Children carry textbooks that read "Facts and More Facts" on their spines. Best of all, Mr. Marshall never fails to put a little drop of his beloved Texas into the pictures somewhere. Altogether, this book's a joy to flip through.

If you've a kid who has a quirky sense of humor and likes to see naughty children put in their places, definitely give this book a shot. It's a beautiful undertaking filled with great visual gags and an amusing text. Also be sure to seek out its sequels.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Miss Nelson is Missing Oct 1 2003
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Format:Paperback
Miss Nelson is Missing is a great book for ages 5-8 years old.
The book is about a school teacher who has kids that screw around in class all the time. The kids go to school one day and realize Miss Nelson is not the teacher but some mysterious old grumpy lady. She had loaded them with homework, and the kids where very upset. You are is a real surprise on who the teacher really is.
There is a great lesson to be learned, and it is to not be noughty in class. you should also appreciate what your teacher does for you. All and all this is an exalent book for young readers.
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As I mentioned in my review of "Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," I am taking a Children's Lit class in college, which requires me to read a lot of children's books. So, this is a great excuse for me to write more reviews. If you want to make fun of me for liking these books, so be it. I could care less.

"Miss Nelson is Missing" was always a childhood favorite for me. One of my first picture books I ever read, I think. I even remember that my copy came with a record that you could listen along to as you read. Wow, does that bring back memories. I picked this up a few days ago, and found myself enjoying it as much as I did when I was little, if not more.

This is a book about a sweet and nice teacher who has one of the most terrible classes ever. Everyone is mean and nobody ever listens to her. Miss Nelson knows that something has to be done.

One day, when she doesn't arrive to class, the children are so happy. They think they have driven her away forever. They are all smiles and grins.....until....

They meet Miss. Viola Swamp, an ugly and mean teacher dressed in black and white makeup. She puts them to work, yells at them, and makes them do tons and TONS of homework. Desperate and worried, the children turn to a detective in order to solve the whereabouts of Miss Nelson.

This book is incredible. Fun for all ages, especially the young ones. It's fun and gives a good moral lesson at the same time. It has great writing and very cool pictures. The reading level is pretty easy. Nothing too mind-bending behind it.

I recommend "Miss Nelson is Missing!" to ANYONE! Yes, I don't care how old you are. You're never too old to enjoy a good children's book, and I'm starting to re-discover that. Check this one out whenever you can. And if you have kids, I can almost promise you that this will be a favorite.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book to your class on the first day of school!
Want to get the school year off on the right foot? Read this book to your class on day one. Stop to ask questions about how the children are acting and what is wrong with the... Read more
Published on July 26 2002 by Amy Marks
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Nelson Is A Lifesaver
... we read about 9 stories a day (2 circle times in the morning and 1 story time in the afternoon before our sing along time)I often end up repeating the same books over and over... Read more
Published on April 25 2002 by "musical_theatre_major"
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Books follow generations
I first read Miss Nelson when I was seven. I loved the story about the evil substitute teacher Miss Viola Swamp. Now I am a mother of two, one twelve and one eight. Read more
Published on April 16 2002 by Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book to read!
I think this book is very good. It was funny too but sometimes sad.I hope read this book too you will love it belive me .
Published on April 13 2002
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I think Miss Nelson is Missing is a funny book. It is written by Harry Allard. The illustrator is James Marshall. Read more

Published on Mar 12 2002
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The main character is the witch. There is a witch that is mean in the classroom,and doesn't like any kids. Read more

Published on Mar 4 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cute! A book all teachers should have!
Lovely Miss Nelson can't discipline her class and it shows. She is the brunt of their bad behavior. No problem, she knows what to do. Read more
Published on Dec 27 2001 by apoem
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
My son received this book as a gift when he was 4. He's 6-1/2 now and still loves this book. He was thrilled when his uncle gave him the next book "Miss Nelson is back". Read more
Published on Sep 12 2001 by Nomi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ! One of the best children's books I have ever read!
This book is wonderful. It was very funny! My 7 years old thought so too. It helps teah children about behaving when a substutite is teaching the class. Read more
Published on July 4 2001 by Amy Lyles
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
My 3 year old LOVES the Miss Nelson stories. When we are out and about he likes to ask me if I remember certain elements from the stories. Read more
Published on April 4 2001 by TK
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